ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 02

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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sins should free should follows self restraint towards all. Acārānga says 'Do not kill, enslave, and give pain to other living beings. Consider them all as equal or same like yourself. Just remember that the one, whom you wish to kill /give pain lenslave etc., has similar desires to live and enjoy as you do."
Then Ācārānga proceeds to say 'Jasa natthi imāņāi aņņa tasa kao siyā' i.e. how can a person who does not have the knowledge of Ahimsā can acquire the knowledge o other basic elements i.e. one who does no know that allurement to sensual pleasures and attachment to worldly objects is himsā, or the one who does not practice restraint towards sensual cravings as done by others, that person cannot practice Ahimsā. Ācārānga thus identifies two hurdles in the practice of Ahimsă namely craving for sensual pleasures (viṣayāsakti), and. lokaişaņā or to act and have desires for objects of sensual cognition because others do so also. A person after accepting the vow of Ahimsā should observe it carefully and not develop flaws in his practice. The practitioner of Ahimsā should be fearless and should neither commit himself nor ask others to commit or admire those who commit
himsā.
Conquest of the world This chapter describes the world (saṁsāra) and ways of conquering it. Quality in the qualities of other things lies the primary cause of the saṁsāra viz. sin; the qualities produce sin and sinfulness makes us apt to enjoy the qualities) is the seat of the root. He who longs for the qualities is overcome by pain and he is careless (i.e. gives way to love, hate etc.) as he starts thinking that he is savior of his family, property etc. and continues to be engrossed in them. Those who are of steady conduct, do not desire this (wealth, family etc.). Knowing birth and death, one should firmly walk the path (right conduct) and not wait for the old age to commence a religious life.
Winning body afflictions The unwise sleep, the sages are always awake 'suttă amuội muộiņo sayā jāgaranti10. Know that in this world that misery (ignorance and delusion) bring forth evil consequences. Thus the monk (nirgrantha) should cease from violent acts, not mind heat and cold and maintain
Acārāniga 1.2.3.63 10 Acāranga 3.1.1
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